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Study of Bendamustine and IXAZOMIB (MLN9708) Plus Dexamethasone in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Primary Purpose

Multiple Myeloma

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
MLN9708
Dexamethasone
Bendamustine (multiple dose levels)
Bendamustine (MTD)
Sponsored by
Parameswaran Hari
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Multiple Myeloma focused on measuring Multiple Myeloma

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

INCLUSION CRITERIA:

  1. Male or female patients 18 years or older.
  2. Voluntary written consent must be given before performance of any study related procedure not part of standard medical care, with the understanding that consent may be withdrawn by the patient at any time without prejudice to future medical care.
  3. Female patients who:

    • Are postmenopausal for at least one year before the screening visit, OR
    • Are surgically sterile, OR
    • If they are of childbearing potential, agree to practice two effective methods of contraception, at the same time, from the time of signing the informed consent form through 90 days after the last dose of study drug, OR • Agree to practice true abstinence when this is in line with the preferred and usual lifestyle of the subject. (Periodic abstinence [eg, calendar, ovulation, symptothermal, post-ovulation methods] and withdrawal are not acceptable methods of contraception.)

    Male patients, even if surgically sterilized (ie, status post-vasectomy), must agree to one of the following:

    • Agree to practice effective barrier contraception during the entire study treatment period and through 90 days after the last dose of study drug, OR
    • Agree to practice true abstinence when this is in line with the preferred and usual lifestyle of the subject. (Periodic abstinence (eg, calendar, ovulation, symptothermal, postovulation methods] and withdrawal are not acceptable methods of contraception.)
  4. Patients must have have histologically or cytologically confirmed symptomatic Multiple Myeloma, who are non-responsive to or ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant, and who progress after prior exposure to proteasome inhibitor (bortezomib, carfilzomib) and lenalidomide or pomalidomide or thalidomide (IMID); and refractory/progressing to at least one of these agents and must meet at least one of the following parameters of measurable disease:

    • Measurable levels of monoclonal protein (M protein): > 1 g/dL of immunoglobin G (IgG) or immunoglobin M (IgM) M-protein or > 0.5 g/dL immunoglobin A (IgA) or immunoglobin D (IgD) M protein on serum protein electrophoresis OR > 200 mg/24h of free light chain proteinuria on a 24 hour urine protein electrophoresis which must be obtained within 4 weeks prior to registration OR > 10 mg/dL involved free light chain on serum free light chain testing with an abnormal kappa:lambda light chain ratio.
    • Patients with lytic bone disease, defined as at least one lytic lesion that can be accurately measured in at least one dimension.
  5. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status and/or other performance status 0, 1, or 2.
  6. Patients are eligible after autologous or allogeneic stem cell transplantation. Allogeneic transplantation can be enrolled only if they have no ongoing transplant related side effects.
  7. Patients must be at least 2 weeks from major surgery, radiation therapy, participation in other investigational trials and have recovered from clinically significant toxicities of these prior treatments
  8. Patients must meet the following clinical laboratory criteria:

    • Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1,000/mm3 and platelet count ≥ 75,000/mm3. Platelet transfusions or granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) can be used to help patients meet eligibility criteria but are not allowed within 3 days before study enrollment.
    • Total bilirubin < 1.5 x the upper limit of the normal range (ULN), , OR, direct bilirubin within normal limits (WNL), when total bilirubin is >>< 1.5 x the ULN.
    • Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) < 3 x ULN.
    • Calculated creatinine clearance ≥ 30 mL/min.

EXCLUSION CRITERIA

Patients meeting any of the following exclusion criteria are not to be enrolled in the study:

  1. Female patients who are lactating or have a positive serum pregnancy test during the screening period.
  2. Failure to have fully recovered (ie, ≤ Grade 1 toxicity) from the reversible effects of prior chemotherapy except for peripheral neuropathy, which is addressed in exclusion criteria no. #14.
  3. Major surgery within 14 days before enrollment.
  4. Radiotherapy within 14 days before enrollment. If the involved field is limited (single disease focus not involving pelvis and involving <36 Gy radiation), 7 days will be considered a sufficient interval between treatment and administration of Ixazomib provided hematologic inclusion parameters are met.
  5. Central nervous system involvement.
  6. Infection requiring systemic antibiotic therapy or other serious infection within 14 days before study enrollment.
  7. Evidence of current uncontrolled cardiovascular conditions, including uncontrolled hypertension, uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmias, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina, or myocardial infarction within the past 6 months.
  8. Systemic treatment, within 14 days before the first dose of IXAZOMIB, with strong inhibitors of cytochrome P1A2 (CYP1A2) (fluvoxamine, enoxacin, ciprofloxacin), strong inhibitors of cytochrome P3A (CYP3A) (clarithromycin, telithromycin, itraconazole, voriconazole, ketoconazole, nefazodone, posaconazole) or strong CYP3A inducers (rifampin, rifapentine, rifabutin, carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital), or use of Ginkgo biloba or St. John's wort.
  9. Ongoing or active systemic infection, active hepatitis B or C virus infection, or known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive.
  10. Any serious medical or psychiatric illness that could, in the investigator's opinion, potentially interfere with the completion of treatment according to this protocol.
  11. Known allergy to any of the study medications, their analogues, or excipients in the various formulations of any agent.
  12. Known GI disease or GI procedure that could interfere with the oral absorption or tolerance of IXAZOMIB including difficulty swallowing.
  13. Diagnosed or treated for another malignancy where the expected survival is less than two years will be excluded. Patients with nonmelanoma skin cancer or carcinoma in situ of any type are not excluded if they have undergone complete resection.
  14. Patient has ≥ Grade 2 peripheral neuropathy, or Grade 2 with pain on clinical examination during the screening period.
  15. Participation in other clinical trials, including those with other investigational agents not included in this trial, within 30 days of the start of this trial and throughout the duration of this trial.
  16. Patients that have previously been treated with IXAZOMIB, or participated in a study with IXAZOMIB whether treated with IXAZOMIB or not.
  17. Patients with a history of severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease requiring ongoing oxygen support or those with a resting oxygen saturation <92% on room air irrespective of the cause.

Sites / Locations

  • Froedtert Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Experimental

Arm Label

MLN9708, Bendamustine and Dexamethasone Dose Escalation

MLN9708, Bendamustine and Dexamethasone MTD

Arm Description

Ixazomib 4 mg, days 1, 8, 15. Dexamethasone 40 mg oral weekly. Bendamustine dose levels: 70 mg/m^2, 80mg/m^2, or 90 mg/m^2 given on days 1 and 2

Ixazomib 4 mg, days 1, 8, 15. Dexamethasone 40 mg oral weekly. Bendamustine dose levels: MTD given on days 1 and 2

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Maximum Tolerated Dose of Bendamustine
Maximum tolerated dose of bendamustine in combination with fixed doses of ixazomib (MLN9708) and dexamethasone will be determined from the incidence of dose limiting toxicities at each dosage.
Objective Response Rate
Objective response rate was defined as the number of subjects achieving a complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) after at least four cycles of ixazomib (MLN9708) and bendamustine plus dexamethasone.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Overall Survival (OS)
Overall survival was determined as the average number of months subjects survived following enrollment.
Progression Free Survival (PFS)
This measure is the number of months participants remain free from evidence of disease.
Cumulative Response Rates in Patients After Eight Cycles.
Percentage of subject response rates at any point during the eight cycles.
Duration of Response (DoR)
Median time in months participants maintain CR, PR or stable disease.
Number of Participants Experiencing Dose-Limiting Toxicity (DLT)
A 3+3 design was employed. At each dose, three patients were initially evaluated. If no dose limiting toxicities were observed, the bendamustine dose was increased; if one dose limiting toxicity is observed, three additional patients were treated at that dose. A dose at which 2 DLTs were observed in 3 or 6 patients were judged to be too toxic and the lower dose was defined as the maximally tolerated dose (MTD).

Full Information

First Posted
June 12, 2015
Last Updated
September 30, 2020
Sponsor
Parameswaran Hari
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT02477215
Brief Title
Study of Bendamustine and IXAZOMIB (MLN9708) Plus Dexamethasone in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma
Official Title
Phase I/II Study of Bendamustine and IXAZOMIB (MLN9708) Plus Dexamethasone in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
September 2020
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
October 9, 2015 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
May 2, 2018 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
September 17, 2020 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor-Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Parameswaran Hari

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This Phase I/II study is designed to first identify doses of MLN9708 and bendamustine that are associated with an acceptable adverse event profile when delivered together in 28-day cycles. Additionally, the study aims to assess the efficacy of the combination in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma. Responders (stable disease or more), will continue to receive up to eight cycles total in the absence of further progressive disease.
Detailed Description
OVERVIEW: This Phase I/II study is designed to first identify doses of MLN9708 and bendamustine that are associated with an acceptable adverse event profile when delivered together in 28-day cycles. Additionally, the study aims to assess the efficacy of the combination in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma. Responders (stable disease or more),will continue to receive up to eight cycles total in the absence of further progressive disease. OVERVIEW OF THE DOSE ESCALATION/DE-ESCALATION: This study aims to assess the combination's efficacy in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma. Responders (stable disease or more) will continue to receive up to eight cycles total in the absence of further progressive disease. The dose of MLN9708 will be fixed at 4 mg given on days 1, 8 and 15. Dexamethasone will be administered at 40 mg (oral) on Days 1, 8, 15 of each 28 day cycle. Dexamethasone administered as 40 mg oral on Days 1, 8, 15 of each 28 day cycle. Three doses of bendamustine will be evaluated (Dose 1: 70 mg/m^2, days 1 and 2; Dose 2: 80 mg/m^2. days 1 and 2; and Dose 3: 90 mg/m^2, days 1 and 2). PHASE 1 DESIGN: A 3+3 design was employed. At each dose, three patients were initially evaluated. When no dose limiting toxicities were observed, the bendamustine dose will be increased. PHASE 2 DESIGN: Design for Phase II portion of study: The MTD or a recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) for the combination. The plan is to treat additional patients at that dose to assess efficacy and response to treatment. The investigators plan to enroll 19 patients (including those treated at the MTD in Phase I).

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Multiple Myeloma
Keywords
Multiple Myeloma

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 1, Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Non-Randomized
Enrollment
38 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
MLN9708, Bendamustine and Dexamethasone Dose Escalation
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Ixazomib 4 mg, days 1, 8, 15. Dexamethasone 40 mg oral weekly. Bendamustine dose levels: 70 mg/m^2, 80mg/m^2, or 90 mg/m^2 given on days 1 and 2
Arm Title
MLN9708, Bendamustine and Dexamethasone MTD
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Ixazomib 4 mg, days 1, 8, 15. Dexamethasone 40 mg oral weekly. Bendamustine dose levels: MTD given on days 1 and 2
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
MLN9708
Other Intervention Name(s)
Ixazomib
Intervention Description
4 mg of MLN9708 delivered on days 1, 8 and 15 of a 28 day cycle.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Dexamethasone
Other Intervention Name(s)
Decadron
Intervention Description
40 mg oral on Days 1, 8, 15 of each 28 day cycle.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Bendamustine (multiple dose levels)
Other Intervention Name(s)
Treanda, Treakisym, Ribomustin
Intervention Description
70 mg/m^2, 80 mg/m^2, or 90 mg/m^2 on days 1 and 2
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Bendamustine (MTD)
Other Intervention Name(s)
Treanda, Treakisym, Ribomustin
Intervention Description
80 mg/m^2 on days 1 and 2
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Maximum Tolerated Dose of Bendamustine
Description
Maximum tolerated dose of bendamustine in combination with fixed doses of ixazomib (MLN9708) and dexamethasone will be determined from the incidence of dose limiting toxicities at each dosage.
Time Frame
Six months for each dosing cohort
Title
Objective Response Rate
Description
Objective response rate was defined as the number of subjects achieving a complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) after at least four cycles of ixazomib (MLN9708) and bendamustine plus dexamethasone.
Time Frame
18 months
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Overall Survival (OS)
Description
Overall survival was determined as the average number of months subjects survived following enrollment.
Time Frame
36 months
Title
Progression Free Survival (PFS)
Description
This measure is the number of months participants remain free from evidence of disease.
Time Frame
18 months
Title
Cumulative Response Rates in Patients After Eight Cycles.
Description
Percentage of subject response rates at any point during the eight cycles.
Time Frame
18 months
Title
Duration of Response (DoR)
Description
Median time in months participants maintain CR, PR or stable disease.
Time Frame
36 months
Title
Number of Participants Experiencing Dose-Limiting Toxicity (DLT)
Description
A 3+3 design was employed. At each dose, three patients were initially evaluated. If no dose limiting toxicities were observed, the bendamustine dose was increased; if one dose limiting toxicity is observed, three additional patients were treated at that dose. A dose at which 2 DLTs were observed in 3 or 6 patients were judged to be too toxic and the lower dose was defined as the maximally tolerated dose (MTD).
Time Frame
Six months

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
INCLUSION CRITERIA: Male or female patients 18 years or older. Voluntary written consent must be given before performance of any study related procedure not part of standard medical care, with the understanding that consent may be withdrawn by the patient at any time without prejudice to future medical care. Female patients who: Are postmenopausal for at least one year before the screening visit, OR Are surgically sterile, OR If they are of childbearing potential, agree to practice two effective methods of contraception, at the same time, from the time of signing the informed consent form through 90 days after the last dose of study drug, OR • Agree to practice true abstinence when this is in line with the preferred and usual lifestyle of the subject. (Periodic abstinence [eg, calendar, ovulation, symptothermal, post-ovulation methods] and withdrawal are not acceptable methods of contraception.) Male patients, even if surgically sterilized (ie, status post-vasectomy), must agree to one of the following: Agree to practice effective barrier contraception during the entire study treatment period and through 90 days after the last dose of study drug, OR Agree to practice true abstinence when this is in line with the preferred and usual lifestyle of the subject. (Periodic abstinence (eg, calendar, ovulation, symptothermal, postovulation methods] and withdrawal are not acceptable methods of contraception.) Patients must have have histologically or cytologically confirmed symptomatic Multiple Myeloma, who are non-responsive to or ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant, and who progress after prior exposure to proteasome inhibitor (bortezomib, carfilzomib) and lenalidomide or pomalidomide or thalidomide (IMID); and refractory/progressing to at least one of these agents and must meet at least one of the following parameters of measurable disease: Measurable levels of monoclonal protein (M protein): > 1 g/dL of immunoglobin G (IgG) or immunoglobin M (IgM) M-protein or > 0.5 g/dL immunoglobin A (IgA) or immunoglobin D (IgD) M protein on serum protein electrophoresis OR > 200 mg/24h of free light chain proteinuria on a 24 hour urine protein electrophoresis which must be obtained within 4 weeks prior to registration OR > 10 mg/dL involved free light chain on serum free light chain testing with an abnormal kappa:lambda light chain ratio. Patients with lytic bone disease, defined as at least one lytic lesion that can be accurately measured in at least one dimension. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status and/or other performance status 0, 1, or 2. Patients are eligible after autologous or allogeneic stem cell transplantation. Allogeneic transplantation can be enrolled only if they have no ongoing transplant related side effects. Patients must be at least 2 weeks from major surgery, radiation therapy, participation in other investigational trials and have recovered from clinically significant toxicities of these prior treatments Patients must meet the following clinical laboratory criteria: Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1,000/mm3 and platelet count ≥ 75,000/mm3. Platelet transfusions or granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) can be used to help patients meet eligibility criteria but are not allowed within 3 days before study enrollment. Total bilirubin < 1.5 x the upper limit of the normal range (ULN), , OR, direct bilirubin within normal limits (WNL), when total bilirubin is >>< 1.5 x the ULN. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) < 3 x ULN. Calculated creatinine clearance ≥ 30 mL/min. EXCLUSION CRITERIA Patients meeting any of the following exclusion criteria are not to be enrolled in the study: Female patients who are lactating or have a positive serum pregnancy test during the screening period. Failure to have fully recovered (ie, ≤ Grade 1 toxicity) from the reversible effects of prior chemotherapy except for peripheral neuropathy, which is addressed in exclusion criteria no. #14. Major surgery within 14 days before enrollment. Radiotherapy within 14 days before enrollment. If the involved field is limited (single disease focus not involving pelvis and involving <36 Gy radiation), 7 days will be considered a sufficient interval between treatment and administration of Ixazomib provided hematologic inclusion parameters are met. Central nervous system involvement. Infection requiring systemic antibiotic therapy or other serious infection within 14 days before study enrollment. Evidence of current uncontrolled cardiovascular conditions, including uncontrolled hypertension, uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmias, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina, or myocardial infarction within the past 6 months. Systemic treatment, within 14 days before the first dose of IXAZOMIB, with strong inhibitors of cytochrome P1A2 (CYP1A2) (fluvoxamine, enoxacin, ciprofloxacin), strong inhibitors of cytochrome P3A (CYP3A) (clarithromycin, telithromycin, itraconazole, voriconazole, ketoconazole, nefazodone, posaconazole) or strong CYP3A inducers (rifampin, rifapentine, rifabutin, carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital), or use of Ginkgo biloba or St. John's wort. Ongoing or active systemic infection, active hepatitis B or C virus infection, or known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive. Any serious medical or psychiatric illness that could, in the investigator's opinion, potentially interfere with the completion of treatment according to this protocol. Known allergy to any of the study medications, their analogues, or excipients in the various formulations of any agent. Known GI disease or GI procedure that could interfere with the oral absorption or tolerance of IXAZOMIB including difficulty swallowing. Diagnosed or treated for another malignancy where the expected survival is less than two years will be excluded. Patients with nonmelanoma skin cancer or carcinoma in situ of any type are not excluded if they have undergone complete resection. Patient has ≥ Grade 2 peripheral neuropathy, or Grade 2 with pain on clinical examination during the screening period. Participation in other clinical trials, including those with other investigational agents not included in this trial, within 30 days of the start of this trial and throughout the duration of this trial. Patients that have previously been treated with IXAZOMIB, or participated in a study with IXAZOMIB whether treated with IXAZOMIB or not. Patients with a history of severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease requiring ongoing oxygen support or those with a resting oxygen saturation <92% on room air irrespective of the cause.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Parameswaran Hari, MD, MRCP, MS
Organizational Affiliation
Medical College of Wisconsin
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Froedtert Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin
City
Milwaukee
State/Province
Wisconsin
ZIP/Postal Code
53226
Country
United States

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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